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Castle Arcade

Quaint Arcades

Cardiff’s arcades still retain many of their Victorian and Edwardian features and are now home to dozens of unique stores and cafes. All manner of Welsh gifts can be found in these arcades, from handmade Welsh textiles to Welsh love spoons and rugby shirts. Cardiff arcades offer enough to keep even the most dedicated shop-aholic satisfied. In total, the arcades stretch to a length of 797m (2,655 ft.)!

Castle Arcade

The Castle arcade, as the name suggests, runs from opposite Cardiff Castle to High Street, north of St Mary St. Home to a variety of small boutique shops as well as cafes and delicatessens, Castle Arcade dates back to 1887. Here you'll find an array of edible goodies at Madame Fromage, including specialty cheeses, breads and pastas. Keep your eco conscience clean by popping into Oyster, where you'll find fair-trade and organic clothing.

High Street Arcade

Dating back to 1886, High Street Arcade runs from Saint John Street to High Street. High Street arcade has one of the best choices of boutique fashion stores which include designer clothes, quirky and individual fashions, jewellery and vintage clothes. You'll also find children's clothes and toys, gifts and Cardiff's New York Deli. Perfect for a reviving bagel or hoagie.
 

Royal Arcade

The oldest of Cardiff's arcades, dating back to 1858 the Royal Arcade is situated in towards the south of the city centre, adjacent to the New St David's 2 development. Running from the Hayes, through to St Marys Street. Here you'll find independant shops such as Wally's Delicatessen, who have been in the arcade for 60 years and Melin Tregwynt who sell Welsh-made blankets, throws and cushions. For more homeware check out Rossitors of Bath, selling unusual gifts, jewellery and homewares.

Duke Street Arcade

Duke Street Arcade joins High Street arcade, and is just opposite Cardiff Castle. Here you'll find a range of interesting stores including hairdressers, bridal shops and Welsh gift shops.

Morgan Arcade

Morgan Arcade from 1896 is the best preserved of Cardiff's arcades, with some first-floor Venetian windows and original slender wooden storefronts. Taking you from the Hayes, through to St Mary Street, you can rest you weary feet with lunch or a coffee at The Plan, which specialises in organic and Fair Trade food. Neals yard, next door, sells organic herbal skin care and body care products.

Wyndham Arcade

Running parallel to Cardiff's Cafe Quarter, Mill Lane, Wyndham arcade cuts through to the bottom of St Mary Street. This Edwardian arcade is home to several restaurants including ASK.

See a map of Cardiff city centre, showing the arcades, click here.